- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, DC
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs
Federal NCES profile for Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 110003000512
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of District of Columbia schools.
- #7 of 35
- high schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for District of Columbia
- 196
- students enrolled
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs has class sizes smaller than 97% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs ranks #7 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 110003000512 · Washington, DC High · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 196
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs
196 students
What this shows Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs compares
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 43% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 98 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Washington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jackson-Reed Hs
Standard public school
1,855 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Hs
Standard public school
1,029 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Hs
Standard public school
943 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Hs
Standard public school
909 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Dunbar Hs
Standard public school
892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
745 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs
How many students attend Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs?
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs has 196 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs is 7:1, which is 43% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs?
The largest demographic group at Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs is African American at 93.4% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs?
Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs rank among high schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs ranks #7 of 35 high schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Ron Brown College Preparatory Hs, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.